How much should you invest now to have enough for your purchase?

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ChapterA3: Time Value Of Money
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In order to make a $6500 purchase in 14 years, you decide to invest some money in an account that pays 4.7% interest per year, compounded annually. How much should you invest now to have enough for your purchase?

Round to 2 decimal places. Do NOT use the dollar sign in the answer box.

You should invest $  Blank 1. Calculate the answer by read surrounding text.

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